Ethel Berta Sandoval

ETHEL BERTA SANDOVAL A lifelong resident of Tijeras, age 75, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She lost a short battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1936 to Jacobo and Margarita Armenta. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Gilbert Sandoval; one son, Gilbert Sandoval Jr. (Robyn); five daughters, Marcella (Johnny Griego), Vera (Danny Jaramillo), Linda Sandoval, Sandra (Kevin Berget) and Clara (Stan Benavidez); 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Pauline (Gilbert Torres), Kathryn Palmer and Kathleen Cervantes; her six Armenta brothers, Joe (Rosie), Bobby (Vivian), Jake (Daisy), Matt, (Teresa), Clarence (Linda) and Daryl; and one brother-in-law, Mariano Sandoval. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Yolanda Armenta. From 1961-1969 Ethel along with Gilbert owned and operated Gil's Market in Tijeras. She worked for The Core of Engineers as an inspector for many years. In 1973 she was instrumental in the incorporation of The Village of Tijeras then served as a council member and worked as a bookkeeper for The Village of Tijeras for 17 years. In 1998 she retired and helped establish Gil's Bobcat Services. Ethel's social concerns were with her parish; Holy Child, where she was involved with the Blue Army and St. Vincent de Paul. Ethel made time for an hour of Adoration every Thursday and prayed the Rosary daily. Viewing will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at John XXIII Catholic Community Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m., also at John XXIII. Interment will follow at Tijeras Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Abeyta, Christopher Jaramillo, Robert Berget, Gilbert Sandoval III, Shawn Berget, Gavin Benavidez and Marcus Armenta. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carlos Sandoval, Travis Davis, Jonah Adams, remaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren.